Professional Development/Training
Drexel University
A Strong Foundation to Support the Special Education Community
Drexel University provides three transformative graduate programs to support the special education community:
Each program is uniquely designed to prepare professionals to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
Drexel’s EdS in School Psychology program is grounded in evidence-based intervention. Students gain hands-on experience in schools, clinics, and hospitals, including a 1,200-hour internship under the supervision of certified
The Next Frontier: AI in Special Education
Ball State Online
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) and special education are important and rewarding career paths. Ball State University has prepared thousands of students throughout the years for careers in these disciplines, in and out of the education industry. Students can gain employment in several areas with the 100 percent online degrees and certificates the University offers.
Ball State is known nationally as an ABA hub. Our bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ABA with an emphasis in autism prepare students for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Inclusion 101
View the Inclusion 101 module from DISES Professional Learning Gallery.
Learning Ally
Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, is a female-founded nonprofit that unlocks learning for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia. For over 77 years, it has partnered with schools and districts by empowering students with tools to access printed text and supporting teachers with evidence-based professional learning. Its literacy offerings, including the award-winning, human-read Learning Ally Audiobook Solution®, support PreK-12 students in 24,000 schools nationwide. In addition, its professional learning programs help educators identify and address learning
Division of Educational Assessment for Learning Virtual Professional Development Conference 2025
Revolutionizing Special Education with AI: Meet Airma, the AI Reading Math Assistant
TouchMath
TouchMath is a leading provider of explicit, multisensory math programs designed to help students of all abilities understand foundational and abstract math concepts. Founded in 1975, TouchMath has been a trusted resource for educators over the past 50 years, offering a comprehensive suite of instructional materials, professional development services, and digital resources. Aligned to state and extended standards, TouchMath is widely used in special education programs and as a supplemental math solution for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
CEC Solutions
CEC Solutions meets you where you are. Offering customized options that fit your needs and budget, we work with you to craft solutions to the most pressing problems facing your organization.
CEC uses improvement science theory to examine the needs, provide knowledge and skill development, monitor implementation, and adapt professional development plans in collaboration with our clients. We use various professional development models delivered in multiple formats that fit your needs. These are a few examples of the ways your professional development plans may be customized:
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